(Hardback)

A wonderful collection of stories from across the globe. Full of colourful illustrations from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.

Age 4+

Stories include; the Baobab tree, King Midas and the Gold, the Fish that talked, the Stonecutter and the three Wishes.

Age 4+

(Paperback)

This humorous rhyming story with colourful illustrations and phonic repetition has been specially written for children who are learning to read. "What a hullabaloo, someone new at the zoo! 'How do you do I'm a kangaroo!'" The simple text helps children develop key language skills, and there are parents' notes on phonics and reading together, too.

(Hardback)

The fourteenth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and the child more.

(Paperback)

Lizard has decided to make a snow machine. The trouble is, once it starts to snow, he cant make it stop... This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, and with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

(Paperback)

This lively rhyming story with irresistible illustrations and phonic repetition is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are starting to read for themselves. Simple rhyming text helps to develop early language and reading skills, and there are notes for parents about phonics and reading aloud together.

(Board book)

Who lives on Old MacDonald's farm Little children can enjoy the familiar rhyme, while having fun spotting all the animals in Ben Mantle's delightful illustrations.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Board book)

(Board book)

(Hardback)

Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone. Fantastic illustrations by Simona Bursi give a very modern feel to this classic tale. This retelling is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

A perfect survival guide for studious centurions about how to stay alive in the Roman army.

(Paperback)

Seal loves her new speed boat, but she keeps going too fast! Can she learn to be more careful This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, and with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

(Paperback)

What can Spider get up to in a glider One thing's for sure. She'll end up saving the day. A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with lively illustrations by David Semple. This book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.

(Paperback)

Ted is busy in his shed, but can you guess what he's making This is a revised edition of the old favourite, with endearing Stephen Cartwright illustrations, and new rhyming text, specially written to develop phonemic awareness.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Board book)

(Hardback)

The fascinating history of castles specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Explains why castles were first built, what it was like to live in one, and the cunning tricks used to defend them.

(Hardback)

The Wind in the Willows is a re-telling of the beloved Kenneth Grahame story following the adventures of four riverside companions: Mole, Ratty, Badger and of course the eponymous Mr Toad.

(Paperback)

A guide for would-be time-travellers planning a trip back to Ancient Greece. It is full of historical information about interesting tourist attractions, important festivals and the fashions and customs of ancient Greece. It also includes information on the best villas, hotels and markets.

(Paperback)

Offers a fresh approach to the history of Ancient Rome, full of historical information about interesting tourist attractions, important festivals and the fashions and customs of the period. This title also includes a guide to the best villas, hotels and markets.

(Paperback)

The little weasels have woken up covered in spots! Have they really caught the measles Find out in this entertaining story for beginner readers, with simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

The classic Dickens story retold for children growing in reading confidence. Age: 5 +

Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean-spirited old man who hates everything - even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is taken on a journey into the past, present and future that will change him forever. Age: 5 +

(Board book)

Goldilocks causes trouble wherever she goes, so when she finds an empty cottage in the woods more mischief begins. But the owners of the house are about to return... A charmingly illustrated sound book version of the classic fairy tale, sure to appeal to the youngest of readers.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Hardback)

A beautiful collection of eight of the best-loved children's classic stories, enchantingly illustrated and retold for younger readers. Stories include: 'The Railway Children', 'The Wizard of Oz', 'Black Beauty' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days'.

(Paperback)

Everyone knows the story of farmer Macdonald and the multitude of noisy animals who live in his farm, quacking, mooing and neighing as they go about their business. In this picture book, the tale is brought to life with rich, colourful illustrations.